“As humans, our everyday lives are sustained by the behaviors and interactions of forest organisms,” photographer David Herasimtschuk writes of old growth forests. “Yet, because these processes and ...
Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. When people think of forests in Montana, they probably think of the vast amounts of coniferous ...
For centuries forests represented the unknown: places of mystery where fairies and spirits dwelt and the mark of civilization was ne’er felt. But we’ve come to realize that forests are vibrant ...
Microbial communities are important indicators of ecological degradation in the tropics, often reflecting levels of disturbance and contamination in rivers and streams. In an attempt to monitor the ...
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Why forests are key to stable weather

This video explores how forests impact weather patterns, focusing on their influence on rainfall and wind generation. It ...
Oregon Coast Community College plans to launch a natural resources program in partnership with Yakona Nature Preserve and ...
In addition to being one of the four main UN duty stations, Nairobi is also the environmental headquarters of the UN. The environment has many components and one of them is forest ecosystems. As ...
The sight of sea otters is often enjoyed by tourists, but the furry mammal has also caused conflicts in Southeast Alaska. What is the value and role of sea otters to the ecosystem and to the region? A ...
A new study by historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests -- cared for as 'forest gardens' -- contain more biologically and functionally diverse species than surrounding ...